Padstow is a community, civil parish as well as angling port on the north shore of Cornwall, England, UK. The town is located on the west bank of the River Camel tidewater about 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 kilometres) northwest of Bodmin and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newquay. The population of Padstow civil parish was 3,162 in the 2001 census, decreasing to 2,993 at the 2011 census. On top of that an electoral ward with the very same name exists however extends as for Trevose Head. The population for this ward is 4,434. Traditionally a fishing port, Padstow is currently a preferred visitor destination. Although several of its previous angling fleet continues to be, it is generally a yacht place on a significant coast with couple of easily accessible harbours. The influence of restaurateur Rick Stein can be seen in the port, and tourists travel from cross countries to eat at his dining establishment as well as cafés. This has caused the community being dubbed "Padstein", by food writers in the British media. Nonetheless, the boom in the popularity of the port has actually triggered house cost rising cost of living both in the port and also bordering areas, as individuals get residences to reside in, or as 2nd or vacation homes. This has indicated substantial numbers of citizens can not pay for to purchase property in the area, with prices usually well over 10 times the ordinary income of around £ 15,000. This has brought about a population decline. Strategies to build a skatepark in Padstow have actually been suggested as well as funds are being raised to develop this at the Recreation Ground (Wheal Jubilee Parc).